How would you make this panel IFR?

[tkatc]

With more RVers entering the buyer's market, I figure there will be more guys wanting to modify thier purchase. I wonder if there should be a new forum section labeled "Buyers not Builders"... nah, we would probably be outcasts and more quickly identified.

Anyway, I am not IFR certified but I would pursue the certification if my plane was IFR. Without a MAJOR panel make-over, is there a way to convert this VFR panel to IFR?

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[Danny7]

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[fehdxl]

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[tkatc]

Hmm...I suspect it has something to do with posting from my iPad. I will have to go to the desktop to post properly.

[tkatc]

And here is a direct link if you want to zoom in.
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[Mike S]

Really simple.

Take all the money you have, and send it to Stein.

You have seen the T shirts, havent you???

[ccrawford]

You could replace your moving map right in front of the pilot with a GRT HX or similar and be very close. Maybe the Advanced PFD?

Personally, I'd just start over 'cause I would rearrange things significantly for an IFR panel - since you already have a lot of the goodies, maybe that wouldn't be too expensive?

[Alan Carroll]

Looks like the only thing needed to be technically legal for is a VOR receiver with an indicator that displays glideslope. Adding an IFR GPS to that would give you more utility.

The flight instruments appear to be adequate, although the panel layout is a bit unusual. The tricky part may be to find places for the new radios without rearranging everything.

[tkatc]

Read an article explaining basic requirements that cited several regulations that I did not fully dive into yet, but from what I understand, my plan would be as follows. Replace the second ASI with the existing VSI. That would free up space for a CDI. Then I would opt for the 430W, just have to find the room for that. I think this would be the path of least resistance as far as butchering the current panel while providing GPS capability.

My other concern is heated pitot as I believe that is also required. The article I read didn't spell this out but it is probably included in one of the referenced regs.

Anybody else have any thoughts on this (STEIN!)?

[humptybump]

Tony, thanks for starting this thread. I'm thinkIng along the same lines. (The fog this morning was another reminder that the instrument ticket expands our operational envelope).

For me, it will be a whole new panel but I will be planning for "the basics" and looking for budget deals, last year's model, etc.